Sven Yrvindvideo
87 years old and update.
21 April 2026 · 7 min · 2K views
Sven Yrvind points to Dunedin on nautical chart.
What this video covers
Sven Yrvind, at age 87, continues construction on his small boat with the goal of sailing to Dunedin, New Zealand.▶ 0:02 The project nears completion, with current efforts focused on installing the electrical systems.▶ 0:03 The planned route requires navigating south of Africa, though the departure point remains undecided.▶ 1:21 Potential starting locations include Ireland or Brest, France, with the latter offering a shorter route but presenting challenges regarding crane availability and strong currents.▶ 2:23 Yrvind notes that departure timing must account for seasonal weather and the presence of orcas, which migrate toward Gibraltar during the winter months.▶ 1:59 To fund the ongoing project, Yrvind promotes his book, co-authored with Pierre Hervé, which details his long history of small-boat voyages, including a 1962 trip from Sweden to England in a 4-meter vessel.▶ 2:36
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